Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-03-28
Condemned Locals.

hERSANS.-RentZ-Sa ntley Co.
DINE MUSETM.-Sid Z. France.
UNITARIAN CHURCa-COnway lecture.
Condensed Locals.
At the meeting of the WOrnenS National Press
Association ut Wizards Hotel saturday evening the
entertainment consisted of songs, essays and in
strumental music BY Miss Prall, Miss Swasey, Mrs.
SwaSey, Mrs. Gen. Black and Mrs. Jean B. Lock-
wood There was good attendance.
The beginning OF Spring announced during
the rain storm .last night by lightning and thuL-
der. Those persons who were Obliged 10 use their
telephone during The storm were given slight
shocks.
Another large party of exeursionists has come to
town There were about five hundred in the party,
and they hail from northwestern New York. They
Will remain in the city ten days
Passion sunday was observed yesterday in the
Catholic, Episcopal and Lutheran churches by
impressive services. In all the Catholic churches
with purple.
At meeting Saturday evening of the Maryland
Democratic cube c. Lancaster in the chair, Rep
resentative TOwnshend, of Illinois; Gen. Colt OF
Connecticut, and B. b. Sims made addresses A
large number OF honorary members were elected.
large audience thoroughly enjoyed the fine
singing OF the Nashville students at willard Hall
last evening. Another concert Will be given to-
night, with an entire change OF program.
The watchnen at the Washington Monument,
yesterday. found at the base Of the monument the
bodies OF five wild ducks that fiew against the
monument and were killed
The Norfolk Light Artillery will attend the
National drill.
public reception will be rendered the new
pastor OF Hamine NJ Z church, Rev. DR.. r. III.
III.
evening, IN the church. 9Th and streets
Edward Rocket, charged with disturbing the
salvation Army in East Washington, forfeited s.
collateral in the Police Court to-day.
Many OF the readers OF THE STAR are taxing ad-
vantage of the remarkably liberal offer OF THE
WEEKLY STAR (aS advertised in another column To
subscribe 10 one or more OF the leading periodicals
OF the country large saving can be made in
this way.
TIE ITALIANS CHARGED WITH SwINDLING jew
ELKRs.-Frank Geraci and Ignacfo Delucto were
n nj al at Eor
missioner Bell, in Philadelphia, saturday, and
heio In 81 bail TO answer at court. The two
DEFENDANTS are charged with Swindling various
]eWelry firms in this city. Mrs. POlito the wife OF
the Italian arrested by Detectives carter and Ma
non, In Baltimore, as an accomplce OF Geraci,
turned over TO the police yesterday lot OF Jew
eiry which had been in her husbands possession
consisting of pair OF diamond earrings, valued at
500, oelong1ng 10 Harris Schaeffer; diamond
rlng, worth $40. which was got from Harris &
Prince, and two gold watches belonging to SOLO
mon stein and r GOldScnmdt-
TEMPERANCE MEETINGS LAST EvKNING-A pub
lie meeting WAS held last evening at WashinTIon
Hall on Capitol HILL under the auspices OF Clements
Lodse OF Good 1emplarS. Addresses were made
by Hon Hiram Price and Major j. F. Devine.
Friendship Tent No. ~, OF RechabiteS also held
public meeting last evening at the hall,4k street
and PENNSYLVANIA avenue Delegations were
present. from Eagle, Redemption, Salem and PotO-
mae Tents, from Purity and Naomie Tents and
VI. Nye, L III. Patterson, Howard ErnInonS Terry
Williams and Judge Weed
IHE AMERICAN TRACT SOCIETG.-At the annual
meeting vi the American Tract Society last even
Ing, at the congregational Church, ex-JlStfce
Strong presided After reading of the Scriptures
Oy Rev Dr. j. O. Butler. and prayer, Rev. DR.. Con-
rad OF Philadelphia, editor of the Lutheran OBJ
seTreT, made an address upon the work OF the So
ciety- The secretary OF the society Mr. Shearer
III his report, stated that publications TO the
nutnteT of eighty-twO, had been added To the list
no" ayyregating 6Sbl. nearly Onc-fourth OF which
are volumes OF the seven periodicals. books and
tracts, Old and new, nearly 100000 copies have
been printed OF the total receipts, s=}9, $50. 10
the sum on ss'o.Ss1 6 was in charitable gifts. The
expenditures were scE}s, ;5;}l.iS. Rev DR.. Hamlin
late president OF Robert College, CoaSt tfnople
sPGke on the language, habits, and races q The
Aahommedans- Il
A Cock FIGHT WHICH DID Nor CONE OFF
SATURDAY evening Lieut. Kelly got information of
proposed cock night II i O'Clock ID m ar ID
SencAs stable On ID street, between nth and 18th
streets northeast The lieutenant held of his
men III $50 O'Clock, aud even then was TOO early
when the police then appeared there were about
white The pit had been arranged and there were
chickens III sight while others were In a coon. Nc
one owning the three chickens rney were confis.
cdteo, ana as no charge could De made there Were
no arrests
Nor "SwEAr," But 'CRAP7-Dan Braxton a young
negro, III the dock At the Police Court his morn
Ing, charged with obstructing the sidewalk with
Tined that Dan the shaker In a crap game
anu assisted IN obstructing the pavement. '.Was
ne playing sweat inquired DEFENDANTS counsel
$40, answered the Judge ITS swetts cousin l.
IL not? The officer answered In the Affirmative
'no VIC ooufI imposed hue " s. or fifteen days.
An ACTOR WHO DOESN'T AcT.-The case OF Luke
bIahhon, mho claims 10 be an actor, charged Will
being suspicious character, was called for tria
In the Police Court this morning and he PLEADED
mot guilty. Detective Horne testified that th'
Defendant was u stranger III town: that he hlC
been loanng about poker clubs, and In the s.Dlyi
sion" and that he does not W ork He was ~
quired 10 give bonds In the sum OF so or stan,
committed 30 days.
MARRIAGE LICENSES Marriage licenses bav
Ht IN
Hun and Rosa LGeffier; Elias Ross and Mary Bur
rus, both OF SpOtsylyan Co., Va; Richard M;rx
wei and Sarah Jane Johnson
TIE GREAT ORIENTAL GARRETT SALE-Mr Dow
hing has now on exhibition at his rooms, 18th am
Pennsylvania avenue, u collection OF Turkish car
pets, rugs and pOrtieres, which he says far excel
any previous collection There are many larg
carpets OF attractive designs and pattern, and tn
collection OF small rugs both modern and antique
Is well selected and contains many choice patterns
The collection viii be on exhibition until Wednes
day morning when the sale will oegtn.
WALNUT CHAMBER SUITES AND PARLoR FCRSITrR
Observation-Disclosures b. Williams C CO., auctioneers
Will sell tomorrow morning. commencing a,
O'Clock, the contents OF the Mcpherson House. col
18th and 1 streets northwest numbering In al
about twenty-sesen rooms. See the advertisement
In auction column for particulars
EvERGREESs AND ROSES AT Aucr1os.-Mr. Dow
ing viii sell Tomorrow morning. at IL O'Clock a
tive and other plants. See advertisement for DE-
tails.
. MISCELLANEOUS BOOKS AT AUCTIoS.-Mr. Dow
mig Will commence the sale tomorrow evening q
30 O'Clock at his rooms. IIth and Pennsylvania
avenue, OF miscellaneous collection on books
among which are some finely illustrated works
See advertising columns for further particulars.
MANY of the readers OF THE STAR are taking ad
vantage OF the remarkably liberal offer OF Tn
WEEKLY STAR Gas advertised In another coumD) q
snscrlDe 10 one or more OF the leading periodical
THIS way.